Camden, Arkansas
Camden: County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States
About
Camden is a city located in the county of Ouachita in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,183. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,638 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Camden
| Population : | 10,638 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Ouachita County |
| Postal code : | 71701–71711 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Official name : | City of Camden |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.69% |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Capital city : | Camden is capital of Ouachita County |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1844 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:25:17 (27th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -14.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Camden is located at 33°35'4"N 92°50'4"W (33.5845600, -92.8343300).
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Official website of Camden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Camden decreased by 14.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,981 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,809 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,585 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,478 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,256 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,098 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,989 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,878 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,749 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,638 | -1.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,382 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,128 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -10.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,650 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,120 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 56.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,608 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,082 |
Camden zip code is 71701.
County name: Ouachita, County
fips: 05103
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,082 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $927 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $334 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $525 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,658 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,144 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 221,999 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,741 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,425 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,562 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 505 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,499 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 313,277 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,157 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,775 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,011 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 540 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,368 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,347 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 35.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 732.78 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $181,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,303 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $460 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $933 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 47,162 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 560,345 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,588,985 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,631,071 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,980 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,286 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,461 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 13,080 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,769 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,676 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,170 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,960 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,538 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,224 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 977.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 132.21 |
People born in Camden (26)
People born in Camden, including singer, songwriter and record producer from Nevada Ne-Yo, politician George Washington Hays, Arkansas governor Benjamin Travis Laney, .
List
- David Pryor (United States politician) he was born in 29/08/1934
- Catherine Dorris Norrell (American politician (1901-1981)) she was born in 30/03/1901
- Betty Jo Teeter Dobbs (American historian) she was born in 19/10/1930
- Jasper Wilson (American basketball player) he was born in 12/07/1947
- Art Williams (baseball umpire) he was born in 24/02/1934
- Corey Williams (American football player) he was born in 17/08/1980
- David Warner Hagen (United States federal judge) he was born in 02/10/1931
- Gary Wilson (American baseball player (1954-)) he was born in 21/11/1954
- Jim Holt (American politician) he was born in 17/01/1965
- Oscar Brown, Sr. (American lawyer and businessman) he was born in 22/12/1895
- Scott Bull (American football player) he was born in 08/06/1953
- Shawn Andrews (American football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 25/12/1982
- Stacy Andrews (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 02/06/1981
- Tommy Tuberville (American senator and former football coach) he was born in 18/09/1954
- Ark Newton (American football player, lineman, running back (1903-1974)) he was born in 31/01/1903
- Tony Tillman (musician) he was born in 25/01/1981
- Andre Patterson he was born in 12/06/1960
- Derek Keaton (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 10/04/1994
Schools in Camden
College & universities near Camden, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107992 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden (AR) | 71701-1906 |
| 107655 | Professional Cosmetology Education Center | El Dorado (AR) | 71730-4009 |
| 107974 | South Arkansas Community College | El Dorado (AR) | 71731-7010 |
| 107983 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia (AR) | 71753 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Camden, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Ouachita County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 7,389 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bearden | 850 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| East Camden | 809 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Stephens | 779 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA |
| Chidester | 256 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Louann | 152 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Camden distances to largest Arkansas cities
